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Global Food Cold Chain Market

Food Cold Chain Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product Type (Cold Chain Transportation, Cold Chain Storage, Monitoring components), By Packaging Type (Products, Material), By Application, By Equipment, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2024-2031

Report ID : 1434 | Published : 2024-04-17 | Pages: 180 | Format: PDF/EXCEL

The Food Cold Chain Market Size is valued at USD 468.8 Billion in 2023 and is predicted to reach USD 915.36 Billion by the year 2031 at an 8.83 % CAGR during the forecast period for 2024-2031.

Key Industry Insights & Findings from the Report:

  • The growth of e-commerce and online grocery shopping provides opportunities for cold chain logistics providers.
  • The growth of supermarkets, hypermarkets, and other retail outlets contributes to the demand for a reliable cold chain.
  • North America dominated the market and accounted for a revenue share of global revenue in 2023.
  • The shelf life of perishable products is limited, and any disruptions in the cold chain can result in spoilage and waste.

food cold chain

The cold chain is a valuable method for protecting temperature-sensitive commodities during transport by using refrigerated and thermal packaging. The global food and beverage industry commonly uses the cold chain to protect products against thermal deterioration. Due to growing consumer knowledge, diets high in protein replace those high in carbohydrates in developing economies. Due to a shift in the economy that consumers are driving, nations like China are predicted to show a strong growth rate in the upcoming years. The market is projected to rise in developing countries due to increasing technological developments in refrigerated transportation and warehouse management.

Additionally, rising government subsidies have allowed service providers to enter these burgeoning markets with creative transportation-related solutions. Cold chain services are designed for products that need to be transported and stored under optimal temperatures. The growth of retail chains in supermarkets, hypermarkets, and convenience stores is one of the main factors affecting the development of the cold chain business. As a result of the expansion of retail chains, some producers now have their own internal chilled storage facilities. Ample food retail chains are expanding their shops in developed countries like the UK, the US, and Germany, as well as emerging economies like China, Brazil, and Argentina.

Furthermore, the advent of such large merchants and their expanding operations in international trade are creating market expansion potential for chilled warehousing and chilled transportation. Governments in various nations are attempting to reduce food and agricultural waste by setting legislation about food waste and providing support to businesses involved in the food industry, such as the cold chain sector. The e-commerce-based food and beverage delivery industry have seen a considerable increase due to the rising demand for perishable goods and the need for quick delivery.

Competitive Landscape

Some Of The Key Players In The Food Cold Chain Market:

  • AGRO Merchants Group,
  • Interstate Cold Storage Inc.,
  • Americold Logistics LLP,
  • Kloosterboer Group B.V.,
  • Burris Logistics,
  • Lineage Logistics Holding LLC,
  • ColdEx Logistics, Nagel-Group SE & Co. KG,
  • Emergent Cold LLC,
  • Novo Nordisk,
  • VersaCold Logistics Services,
  • Gruppo Marconi SRL,
  • Penske Logistics Inc.,
  • Hanson Logistics Inc.,
  • Tata Motors,
  • Henningsen Cold Storage Co.,
  • United States Cold Storage Inc.

Market Segmentation

The Global food cold chain market is segmented into Product Type, Cold Chain Transportation, Cold Chain Storage, Monitoring components, by Packaging Type Products, Material, by Application, meat and marine product segment led the global market exhibiting the highest revenue share in 2021 and will retain the leading position with growing technological developments in the processing, packaging, and storage of seafood are anticipated to stimulate the growth of this segment. Moreover, a rise in fish production is expected to boost segment growth. Other segments are by Equipment’s, Storage Equipment, Transportation Equipment, and by Region, Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa.

Recent Developments:

  • In Sept 2022, Lineage Logistics purchased Grupo Fuentes, a Spanish company that specializes in transportation and cold storage. Lineage's growth in Spain will strengthen its presence in Europe's primary markets for fresh food. This acquisition will enhance Lineage's presence in cold storage distribution throughout Europe.
  • In March 2024, ID Fresh Food has announced a strategic collaboration with Tata Motors to convert its entire delivery service to electric cars. By the year 2025, half of iD Fresh Food's delivery fleet will be converted, while the other half will be switched by 2027.

The Food Cold Chain Market Report Scope

Report Attribute

Specifications

Market Size Value In 2023

USD 468.8 Billion

Revenue Forecast In 2031

USD 915.36 Billion

Growth Rate CAGR

CAGR of 8.83 % from 2024 to 2031

Quantitative Units

Representation of revenue in US$ Billion and CAGR from 2024 to 2031

Historic Year

2019 to 2023

Forecast Year

2024-2031

Report Coverage

The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market structure, growth prospects, and trends

Segments Covered

By Product Type, By Packaging Type, By Application, By Equipments

Regional Scope

North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa

Country Scope

U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico; The UK; France; Italy; Spain; China; Japan; India; South Korea; South East Asia; South Korea; South East Asia

Competitive Landscape

AGRO Merchants Group, Interstate Cold Storage Inc., Americold Logistics LLP, Kloosterboer Group B.V., Burris Logistics, Lineage Logistics Holding LLC, ColdEx Logistics, Nagel-Group SE & Co. KG, Emergent Cold LLC, Novo Nordisk, VersaCold Logistics Services, Gruppo Marconi SRL, Penske Logistics Inc., Hanson Logistics Inc., Tata Motors, Henningsen Cold Storage Co., United States Cold Storage Inc. and others.

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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope

1.1. Research Methodology

1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

Chapter 3. Global Food Cold Chain Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Global Food Cold Chain Market Variables, Trends & Scope

4.1. Market Segmentation & Scope

4.2. Drivers

4.3. Challenges

4.4. Trends

4.5. Investment and Funding Analysis

4.6. Industry Analysis – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

4.7. Competitive Landscape & Market Share Analysis

4.8. Impact of Covid-19 Analysis

Chapter 5. Market Segmentation 1: by Product Type Estimates & Trend Analysis

5.1. by Product Type & Market Share, 2019 & 2031

5.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Product Type:

5.2.1. Cold Chain Transportation

5.2.2. Cold Chain Storage

5.2.3. Monitoring components

Chapter 6. Market Segmentation 2: by Packaging Type Estimates & Trend Analysis

6.1. by Packaging Type & Market Share, 2019 & 2031

6.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Packaging Type:

6.2.1. Products

6.2.2. Material

Chapter 7. Market Segmentation 3: by Application Estimates & Trend Analysis

7.1. by Application & Market Share, 2019 & 2031

7.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Application:

7.2.1. Dairy Products

7.2.2. Processed Foods

7.2.3. Meat and Marine Products

7.2.4. Fruits and Vegetables

7.2.5. Fruit pulp and concentrates

7.2.6. Others

Chapter 8. Market Segmentation 4: by Equipment’s Estimates & Trend Analysis

8.1. by Equipment’s & Market Share, 2019 & 2031

8.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Equipment’s:

8.2.1. Storage Equipment

8.2.2. Transportation Equipment

Chapter 9. Food Cold Chain Market Segmentation 5: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

9.1. North America

9.1.1. North America Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2024-2031

9.1.2. North America Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Packaging Type,  2024-2031

9.1.3. North America Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Application,  2024-2031

9.1.4. North America Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Equipment’s,  2024-2031

9.1.5. North America Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country,  2024-2031

9.2. Europe

9.2.1. Europe Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2024-2031

9.2.2. Europe Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Packaging Type, 2024-2031

9.2.3. Europe Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2024-2031

9.2.4. Europe Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Equipment’s, 2024-2031

9.2.5. Europe Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

9.3. Asia Pacific

9.3.1. Asia Pacific Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2024-2031

9.3.2. Asia Pacific Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Packaging Type, 2024-2031

9.3.3. Asia-Pacific Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2024-2031

9.3.4. Asia-Pacific Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Equipment’s, 2024-2031

9.3.5. Asia Pacific Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

9.4. Latin America

9.4.1. Latin America Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2024-2031

9.4.2. Latin America Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Packaging Type, 2024-2031

9.4.3. Latin America Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2024-2031

9.4.4. Latin America Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Equipment’s, 2024-2031

9.4.5. Latin America Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

9.5. Middle East & Africa

9.5.1. Middle East & Africa Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2024-2031

9.5.2. Middle East & Africa Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Packaging Type, 2024-2031

9.5.3. Middle East & Africa Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Application,  2024-2031

9.5.4. Middle East & Africa Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Equipment’s,  2024-2031

9.5.5. Middle East & Africa Food Cold Chain Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

Chapter 10. Competitive Landscape

10.1. Major Mergers and Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances

10.2. Company Profiles

10.2.1. AGRO Merchants Group

10.2.2. Interstate Cold Storage Inc.

10.2.3. Americold Logistics LLP

10.2.4. Kloosterboer Group B.V.

10.2.5. Burris Logistics

10.2.6. Lineage Logistics Holding LLC

10.2.7. ColdEx Logistics

10.2.8. Nagel-Group SE & Co. KG

10.2.9. Emergent Cold LLC

10.2.10. Novo Nordisk

10.2.11. VersaCold Logistics Services

10.2.12. Gruppo Marconi SRL

10.2.13. Penske Logistics Inc.

10.2.14. Hanson Logistics Inc.

10.2.15. Tata Motors

10.2.16. Henningsen Cold Storage Co.

10.2.17. United States Cold Storage Inc. (USCS)

10.2.18. Other Prominent Players

Segmetation Of Food Cold Chain Market

Global Food Cold Chain Market, by Product Type,

  • Cold Chain Transportation
  • Cold Chain Storage
  • Monitoring components

 

Global Food Cold Chain Market, by Packaging Type,

  • Products
  • Material

Global Food Cold Chain Market, by Application, 

  • Dairy Products
  • Processed Foods
  • Meat and Marine Products
  • Fruits and Vegetables
  • Fruit pulp and concentrates
  • Others

Global Food Cold Chain Market, by Equipment’s, 

  • Storage Equipment
  • Transportation Equipment

Global Food Cold Chain Market, by Region,

  • Europe
  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Asia Pacific
  • Middle East & Africa

 

Global Food Cold Chain Market, by Region,

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa

North America Food Cold Chain Market, by Country, 

  • S.
  • Canada

Europe Food Cold Chain Market, by Country, 

  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific Food Cold Chain Market, by Country, 

  • India
  • China
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia & New Zealand

Latin America Food Cold Chain Market, by Country,

  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa Food Cold Chain Market, by Country, 

  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

InsightAce Analytic follows a standard and comprehensive market research methodology focused on offering the most accurate and precise market insights. The methods followed for all our market research studies include three significant steps – primary research, secondary research, and data modeling and analysis - to derive the current market size and forecast it over the forecast period. In this study, these three steps were used iteratively to generate valid data points (minimum deviation), which were cross-validated through multiple approaches mentioned below in the data modeling section.

Through secondary research methods, information on the market under study, its peer, and the parent market was collected. This information was then entered into data models. The resulted data points and insights were then validated by primary participants.

Based on additional insights from these primary participants, more directional efforts were put into doing secondary research and optimize data models. This process was repeated till all data models used in the study produced similar results (with minimum deviation). This way, this iterative process was able to generate the most accurate market numbers and qualitative insights.

Secondary research

The secondary research sources that are typically mentioned to include, but are not limited to:

  • Company websites, financial reports, annual reports, investor presentations, broker reports, and SEC filings.
  • External and internal proprietary databases, regulatory databases, and relevant patent analysis
  • Statistical databases, National government documents, and market reports
  • Press releases, news articles, and webcasts specific to the companies operating in the market

The paid sources for secondary research like Factiva, OneSource, Hoovers, and Statista

Primary Research:

Primary research involves telephonic interviews, e-mail interactions, as well as face-to-face interviews for each market, category, segment, and subsegment across geographies

The contributors who typically take part in such a course include, but are not limited to: 

  • Industry participants: CEOs, CBO, CMO, VPs, marketing/ type managers, corporate strategy managers, and national sales managers, technical personnel, purchasing managers, resellers, and distributors.
  • Outside experts: Valuation experts, Investment bankers, research analysts specializing in specific markets
  • Key opinion leaders (KOLs) specializing in unique areas corresponding to various industry verticals
  • End-users: Vary mainly depending upon the market

Data Modeling and Analysis:

In the iterative process (mentioned above), data models received inputs from primary as well as secondary sources. But analysts working on these models were the key. They used their extensive knowledge and experience about industry and topic to make changes and fine-tuning these models as per the product/service under study.

The standard data models used while studying this market were the top-down and bottom-up approaches and the company shares analysis model. However, other methods were also used along with these – which were specific to the industry and product/service under study.

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